Question 1

can heat rash look like herpes on baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes is a group of blisters.  The blisters are usually in a small area, but rarely could be spread over a large area.  Heat rash looks like red prickly bumps covering the area that got too warm.

Question 2

genital herpes or heat rash, what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Genital herpes is a rash that is caused by a viral infection, which is communicable (contagious), generally by intimate contact.  A heat rash refers to irritation of the skin from a combination of moisture and heat.

Question 3

the last guy i slept with was 8months ago with no protection he has been tested and is clean. i have an itchy skin near anus with2tiny blisters could it be herpes or just a heat rash? was itchy this morning

Accepted Answer

Could be hsv: if painful and lasts for week or more, could be hsv..might consider getting culture or antibody blood test for hsv...would not have sex till dx made.

Question 4

how can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

Accepted Answer

DERMATITIS: Heat rash are usually in the body, fine, itchy  and flaky. Eczematoid rash are localized in any part of the body, cubital, popliteal, face and characterized by your description. It responds to moisturizer or steroid cream.

Question 5

hi dr, i get repeated rashes the underside of my breast for which i am currently using dermikelp as i do not want to use cortisone. is this caused due to heat rash as i do suffer from the heat. what else can i do to ease the situation?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A rash under breast could be yeast infection. Try an anti yeast cream and keep the skin dry once rash is gone

Question 6

i am having red rashes on my arms since last 1 week. i started getting burning sensation since last 2 days and also rashes increased. they look like ring worm but am not sure if they can be heat rash or something else. wanted to know the dr's opinion?

Accepted Answer

Have to see it: Rashes are best diagnosed by having a healthcare professional look at it.  Recommend that you see your provider or setup a telehealth consult so that you can be treated with the appropriate medication if needed.  Ringworm does have a circular raised appearance, it can itch or burn and spreads easily. There is an antifungal cream that you can use, sometimes takes weeks for it to go away.

Question 7

whats the best way to deal with heat rash?

Accepted Answer

: Avoid the heat, keep cool and keep the area dry.

Question 8

hi, my son is turning a year next week and yesterday noticed a rash on his upper body. at first i thought it was a heat rash & its spreading to face?

Accepted Answer

Rashes ? : Rashes are visual, meaning we need to either see them or have you write a description that is adequate to provide a mental picture. This public HT site does not allow us to see uploaded pictures, so unless you can start over &amp;  describe the rash in enough detail to yield an obvious label, you'll just need to have the kid seen if it bothers you.

Question 9

what is a heat rash?

Accepted Answer

Fine red rash: Medical term -- miliria rubra.  Fine red bumps all over sweaty areas, with sometimes burning, tingling or itching.  Also called prickly heat.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of heat rash?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Heat rash include::   Red skin, Red bumps, Itching.

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Can heat rash look like herpes on baby?

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Genital herpes or heat rash, what is the difference?

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The last guy i slept with was 8months ago with no protection he has been tested and is clean. i have an itchy skin near anus with2tiny blisters could it be herpes or just a heat rash? was itchy this morning

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How can i identify if my baby has heat rash or eczema? her rashes are red and its flaky on her face, because of dryness her cheek has a small cut now.

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Hi dr, i get repeated rashes the underside of my breast for which i am currently using dermikelp as i do not want to use cortisone. is this caused due to heat rash as i do suffer from the heat. what else can i do to ease the situation?

A member asked:

I am having red rashes on my arms since last 1 week. i started getting burning sensation since last 2 days and also rashes increased. they look like ring worm but am not sure if they can be heat rash or something else. wanted to know the dr's opinion?

A member asked:

Whats the best way to deal with heat rash?

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Hi, my son is turning a year next week and yesterday noticed a rash on his upper body. at first i thought it was a heat rash & its spreading to face?

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What is a heat rash?

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What are the symptoms of heat rash?

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